"Astonishing development": German athlete causes stunning upset in World Cup hurdles competition
Rising Star Owe Fischer-Breiholz Targets World Championships Glory
Owe Fischer-Breiholz, a 21-year-old German hurdler, is making waves in the athletics world following his recent victory at the 2025 European Athletics U23 Championships in Bergen. Born on May 5, 2004, Fischer-Breiholz stormed into the world's top 50 with a championship record time of 48.01 seconds in the 400m hurdles, surpassing the previous record held by Karsten Warholm [3][4].
Fischer-Breiholz's rise to prominence has been marked by his determination and hard work. He has been pushing himself daily against experienced runners like Joshua Abuaku, who placed eighth in the WM [2]. This competitive spirit has helped him improve his time and currently ranks him eighth in the world in the 400m hurdles [1].
However, Fischer-Breiholz's performance in Bergen was not without a minor setback. He might have run a time under 48 seconds, but he started celebrating early, missing the sub-48 second mark [3]. But the young athlete is determined to make up for this missed opportunity at the World Championships in Tokyo, which take place from September 13-21 [5].
Training under the guidance of Christian Kupper in Frankfurt, Fischer-Breiholz is in great shape and has finally managed to get his physical niggles under control [6]. This improvement in his health and form has been instrumental in his recent success.
Fischer-Breiholz attributes his recent success to releasing built-up issues over the years [1]. He hopes to maintain this form and potentially improve his time at the World Championships in Tokyo.
Agricultural management student Fischer-Breiholz, who represents a new generation in athletics, aims to make waves in the future. Beyond the World Championships, he has his sights set on the 2028 Olympics, given his age and development stage [1][3][4].
Before his rise to prominence, only one other German, Harald Schmid, has ever run faster in the 400m hurdles than Fischer-Breiholz [1]. His time of 48.01 seconds at the U23 European Championships in Bergen is a testament to his potential and the hard work he has put in.
Fischer-Breiholz's victory at the German championship in Dresden and his current world ranking position him well for future senior international competitions [1][3][4]. As he continues to push himself and improve, athletics fans can look forward to seeing more of this promising young talent.
[1] World Athletics Rankings [2] Joshua Abuaku [3] Owe Fischer-Breiholz [4] Owe Fischer-Breiholz's Record-Breaking Performance [5] World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2021 [6] Interview with Owe Fischer-Breiholz
Fischer-Breiholz, inspired by his recent triumph at the 2025 European Athletics U23 Championships, aims to expand his achievements in the sports world, particularly during the World Championships in Tokyo. Locked on moving forward, he has set his sights on the 2028 Olympics as well, taking advantage of his youth and progression in the sports scene.
